Russ Milheim

Russ Milheim

Industry Relations Coordinator | Writer

Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.

Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.

You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.

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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles

Elio 2 Sequel Hopes Shared by Pixar Movie Star Yonas Kibreab

After his debut, Elio could have many more journeys, and Yonas Kibreab knows what he wants next.

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The Amateur 2 Sequel Movie Setting Ideas Revealed by Director

Rami Malek's Heller went to all sorts of interesting places—here's where he could go next.

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The Floaters Stars Jackie Tohn & Seth Green on Tackling Judaism and the Theme of Being an Outcast

The Floaters is a new film following a group of outcasts at their yearly Jewish summer camp.

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Smoke Star Jurnee Smollett and Cast Breaks Down Their Flawed Characters In New Apple TV+ Show

Jurnee Smollett may play a protagonist on Smoke, but that doesn't mean she's a perfect human being.

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Pixar's Elio Actor Brad Garrett Admits Getting Bullied as a Child Influenced His Villain (Exclusive)

Lord Grigon represents a lot and has heavy thematic ties to the story Pixar is telling.

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Smoke Season 2 & Series Future Addressed by Apple TV+ Showrunner

Dennis Lehane wants his new show to run for three seasons and has a clear ending in mind.

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'In Your Dreams' Director Explains How They Cracked the Code on a Movie About Dreams

Alex Woo always wanted to make a movie about dreams, but he didn't want to use the angle one would expect.

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Pixar's Elio Is Part-Horror Movie - The Filmmakers Explain Why (Exclusive)

Many moments in Elio lean heavily into horror, which is unique for Pixar.

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Deep Cover Star Bryce Dallas Howard Reveals How Much Improv There Was In Improv-Themed Film

While this may be an Improv-focused movie, there was still a tight script in play.

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Pixar Changed Elio After Its First Trailer - The Filmmakers Explain Why

Elio wasn't always the same movie audiences will be seeing in theaters.

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Ballerina Movie Star Explains That 'Big Sister' Twist

Eve Macarro's world is turned upside down when new information about her family comes to light.

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'Predator' Director Finally Confirms If Predators Can Time Travel

Many have wondered if Predators can time travel, and now, we have the answer.

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Predator: Killer of Killers' Alien Crossover Theory Gets Intriguing Response from Co-Director (Exclusive)

Fans thought they spotted a Predator wearing a cape of Xenomorph tails, but is that what it was? Here's the answer.

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Barron's Cove Star Garrett Hedlund Opens Up About His Troubled Protagonist

Caleb isn't your usual leading man, and as a protagonist, he makes some dark choices.

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Dangerous Animals Star Jai Courtney on His Killer's Spiritual Connection to Sharks | Red Carpet

Jai Courtney's Tucker is a serial killer with a unique, fatal, and sharp twist.

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John Wick 5: Ana de Armas Teases Her Role In Next Movie (Exclusive)

While Ballerina is a spinoff of John Wick, fans wonder if the new character could team up with Keanu Reeves.

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Fear Street: Prom Queen Removed a Wild Post-Credits Idea Featuring a Huge Franchise Crossover

An alternate post-credits scene for Fear Street: Prom Queen would have brought back a familiar face.

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Actors Break Down All the Major Deaths

As per usual in a Final Destination film, it simply doesn't work out for everyone.

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The Studio Season 2 Story Hopes Revealed by Show Writers

The Studio has explored a lot of facets in the film industry, but not this one.

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Fear Street: Prom Queen's True Connection to Original Trilogy Explained by Director

While Prom Queen is its own movie, some fun connections might be hidden within.

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Bring Her Back Cast and Directors on Gaslighting, Grief & How Amazing Sally Hawkins Is | Red Carpet

Bring Her Back is another terrifying tale from the renowned Philippou brothers.

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Directors Talk Budget, Potential Sequel, That Wild Pitch & More (Exclusive)

The sixth movie in the long-running franchise promises to be one for the history books.

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Stand Your Ground: Star Peter Stormare on Playing His Red Hat-Wearing Villain & Real-Life Inspirations

Peter Stormare's Bastion is not a great guy, and he's got the red hat to prove it.

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Cast Share Their Most Irrational Fears (Exclusive)

While death is terrifying, the cast has some other specific fears of their own.

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Final Destination Producer Confirms If Future Sequels Will Give Death a Body

The Final Destination films explore death in a unique way, but don't expect this to happen anytime soon.

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Duster Star Josh Holloway on Why the Titular Car Is So Important to New 1970s Max Series | Red Carpet

The cast of Max's Duster talk about cars and the colorful, crazy 1970s.

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Wick Is Pain: Chad Stahelski & Josh Oreck on Telling the Messy, Authentic Story Behind John Wick

The process behind the first John Wick movie was far from smooth sailing.

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'Hurry Up Tomorrow' New Image Showcases The Weeknd In Exciting New Horror Thriller

The Weeknd starts to question his existence in this new horror thriller.

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Bring Her Back Directors Reveal Tragic True Story Behind Their New Horror Movie

The brother's exploration of grief using the horror genre was born out of a real-life tragedy.

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Handmaid's Tale Star O-T Fagbenle Breaks Down That Massive Betrayal In Season 6 (Exclusive)

In The Handmaid's Tale, Luke has a lot to say to June about the betrayal of someone he never trusted.

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Love, Death & Robots Season 4 Creatives Share Their Thoughts on AI | Red Carpet

Love, Death + Robots Season 4 is right around the corner, and with it, a flood of new stories.

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Poker Face Showrunner Reveals His Dream Season 3 Guest Stars

Poker Face showrunner Tony Tost talks Season 2 of the hit Peacock mystery series.

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Star Wars Actor Was "Angry and Bitter" When Asajj Ventress Died, So She's Excited to Be Back

Star Wars' Asajj Ventress was killed off in the books, but recently, she got revived in canon.

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Star Wars Fans Need to Get Ready for These Awesome Limited Edition Exclusive T-Shirts

Fan will undoubtedly be sad if they don't add these to their collection.

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Clown In A Cornfield: Director & Star on Creating a Modern Day Slasher Icon With Frendo

Frendo is a new original slasher icon in the making, in a world filled with sequels and reboots.

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Rosario: Director and Star of New Horror Film on Authentically Bringing Palo Mayombe to the Screen

This new terrifying film puts a spotlight on a lesser-known, and honestly scary, religion.

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The Salamander King: Star Calls the Movie "A Warm Hug" With an Important Focus on Community | DIFF

The Salamander King sees a group of misfits doing what they can to save their golf course.

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Stranger Things: Here's When Fans Will Get a First Look at Netflix's Upcoming Animated Series

While Season 5 is exciting, there's another Stranger Things story on the way.

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Captain America 4 Star Carl Lumbly on the Movie's Divisive Reactions, His MCU Future & More (Exclusive)

Isaiah Bradley has not yet put on a supersuit, and Carl Lumbly isn't sure it's going to happen.

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The Accountant 2 Star Cynthia Addai-Robinson on Finally Working With Ben Affleck & Jon Bernthal

This time around, Cynthia Addai-Robinson's Medina teams up with Christian and Braxton Wolff.

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